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Quick questions on Legislation and codes of practice - SQA Higher Care
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What is the SSSC Codes of Practice?Show answer
Confusing legislation with codes of practice. Legislation is law (breaking it is illegal); codes of practice are professional standards (breaching them can mean removal from a register). Higher answers keep them distinct.
What is q1?Show answer
Name two pieces of legislation that govern care work in Scotland. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain the difference between legislation and a code of practice. [4 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Describe the purpose of the Health and Social Care Standards. [2 marks]
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